"A Feng is right, the main issue now is how to deal with the people sent by the General Bureau this time."
Xue Shou retracted his gaze and tapped his fingers on the table, creating a rhythmic sound.
The emotions of the crowd gradually calmed down under the influence of this intangible sound, and their gazes all fell on Xue Shou.
"We were able to move from the shadows to the open thanks to the surprise attack from the island nation. This is also our only chance to establish ourselves here."
Xue Shou swept his eyes over everyone, and his voice suddenly turned cold.
"So I hope you can all be of one mind and not engage in any underhanded dealings for your own petty interests."
"If you're short on money, you can come to me. I can even get you women if you want, but this time we must solidify our position!"
A man sitting opposite A Feng suddenly spoke up, "Old Xue, while you say that, are you sure the General Bureau won't send their army to wipe us out?"
Xue Shou said calmly, "I've already said this is internal information. As long as we can take this territory this time, the General Bureau will acknowledge our existence. All we need to do is submit the goods on time."
This is just another way of saying they are king of the mountain, right?
The eyes of the crowd suddenly lit up.
The man, who was the leader of another gang, continued to ask, "Then why not cooperate directly with the island nation? According to your words, Old Xue, as long as we take Donghai Island, the General Bureau will acknowledge our existence. With the island nation, it shouldn't take more than two days, right?"
Xue Shou's brow furrowed slightly. Among the people present, he disliked this one the most.
The three major gangs in Donghai Island's underworld were Xue Shou, Blue Crocodile, and Eagle Cat. Among them, the most insidious and ruthless was Eagle Cat.
The man in front of him was the leader of the Black Cat Gang, Old Cat. The reason why some of the people present still had the intention to cooperate with the island nation was because of this person's existence.
For Eagle Cat, as long as he could achieve his goal, he would resort to any means necessary!
Righteousness, loyalty, and faith were all jokes in his eyes!
Xue Shou suddenly felt a headache and said with some helplessness, "Old Cat, let me emphasize again, no matter what choice we make, we must not cooperate with the people from the island nation. This is also the bottom line of the General Bureau."
Old Feng said calmly, "Old Cat, I know you're eager for quick success, but if Old Xue is telling the truth, the other meaning is very clear. For us to truly stand up, the first condition is to drive out the people from the island nation."
Xue Shou nodded, "Exactly. However, before that, there is a test. It should also be considered a test of our strength by the General Bureau."
Old Cat spread his hands, "Then why are you talking so much nonsense? Just kill everyone who comes this time."
The two immediately rolled their eyes.
"It's not as simple as you think. After all, they are people from the General Bureau. If you kill them too ruthlessly, aren't you afraid of angering them?"
Old Cat chuckled, "Brother, we are trying to establish ourselves as kings now, not live under someone else's roof. Are you still afraid of offending them? Why don't we just stay hidden and not come out at all? We'd be freer in the shadows."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the others present also changed slightly.
None of the people present were innocent. Even those sitting in the corner were ruthless murderers in the outside world!
Just like how Chen Pingfan and the other free individuals didn't want to be constrained, the people present at this moment were extremely sensitive to the words "living under someone else's roof."
Xue Shou said with some helplessness, "You have to eat one bite at a time, and walk one step at a time. With our current strength, we can't afford to offend the General Bureau. This is a fact."
In terms of cultivation level, Xue Shou was clearly one level higher than Old Cat, which might be why the Xue Shou Gang could be the leader.
Human nature is such that even if they are angry in their hearts, as long as they are given immediate benefits, they can set aside those grievances.
And it was Xue Shou's vision that allowed him to gain benefits.
Therefore, although the others present had different opinions, none of them spoke out in objection.
Eagle Cat, however, seemed to have lost his patience and said impatiently, "Then tell me what we should do. We can't kill them, and we can't drive them away. Are we supposed to treat them like gods of wealth and worship them?"
"That won't do. Their mission is to eliminate us."
Someone immediately retorted.
To them, the people sent by the General Bureau this time were not gods of wealth, but executioners, executioners specifically targeting them!
The entire conference hall immediately erupted in discussion.
Everyone had their own opinions on how to deal with the people sent by the General Bureau. Some suggested adopting a tough stance and killing anyone they saw.
Others proposed negotiating and cooperating with the people who came, perhaps by giving up some profit.
However, more people held the idea of avoiding them. As long as they hid, no matter how chaotic it was outside, it wouldn't concern them.
This was because all their core strength was concentrated together, guarding outside the conference room.
Xue Shou ultimately agreed with the majority's opinion, and according to the principle of the minority obeying the majority, decided on the attitude towards the people sent by the General Bureau.
Avoidance!
"Then let's adjourn. Unless there are special circumstances, do not go out. They will stay for at most two or three days this time. As long as we don't have any incidents during these two days, Donghai Island will be our Donghai Island from then on!"
The crowd immediately grinned, revealing bright smiles as if Donghai Island was already theirs.
However, Old Cat's expression did not seem happy. He even got up with a cold face and walked out of the conference room.
The others then dispersed one after another.
Old Feng walked up to Xue Shou.
"Old Xue, should we send someone to keep an eye on him? If I remember correctly, Old Cat has a mortal enemy with the people from the General Bureau. I'm afraid..."
"Forget it. Let him cause trouble if he wants. Even if the people from the General Bureau come, they can't do anything to us if we hide here."
Old Feng thought about it, and it seemed to be the case. All their forces were concentrated here. The General Bureau was not launching a full-scale offensive this time; they only sent some execution teams.
With so few people, if they really came, they would only be coming to their deaths!
However, neither of them knew that the execution team sent by the General Bureau this time was only a small detachment, and its numbers were not even enough for one of their squads.
At this time, the people from the General Bureau were all gathered in the eastern region of Donghai.
"Captain, it seems their people have disappeared?"
"They must have hidden. Search separately. Although they are just ordinary people now, be careful not to be discovered. If there's any situation, fire a flare immediately!"
"Understood!"
Several figures immediately separated.
One person remained by the captain's side.
"Captain, how can we complete the mission this time? The General Bureau sent a bunch of rookies to accompany us. I'm afraid they won't even be able to get here..."